Calcium Polycarbophil Powder
NDC Package 15452-001-02

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Calcium Polycarbophil powders is polycarbophil is used to treat constipation. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Zhejiang Top Medicine Co., Ltd, this product is identified by NDC 15452-001.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
15452-001-02
Package Description
50 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
15452-001
11-Digit Billing Format
15452000102

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Calcium Polycarbophil
Non-Proprietary Name
Calcium Polycarbophil
Substance Name
Calcium Polycarbophil
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation. It is known as a bulk-forming laxative. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Zhejiang Top Medicine Co., Ltd
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
07-21-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 15452-001-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 50 kg in 1 drum of Calcium Polycarbophil (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Zhejiang Top Medicine Co., Ltd. This powder is formulated for use and contains calcium polycarbophil as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Zhejiang Top Medicine Co., Ltd on July 21, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation. It is known as a bulk-forming laxative. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass.

How is this Zhejiang Top Medicine Co., Ltd product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 15452000102. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
15452-001-02
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
15452-0001-02

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.